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Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades Pink Princess' is a compact, evergreen shrub prized for its abundant pink flowers and glossy green foliage. It is a great choice for hedging, borders, or container planting, offering year-round interest and attracting pollinators.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 4-5 feet with a spread of 3-4 feet, forming a dense, bushy habit.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun to part sun, with best flowering occurring in full sun.
- Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 7-10.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from late spring through fall, producing clusters of soft pink, trumpet-shaped flowers that attract bees and butterflies.
- Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves provide an attractive backdrop for the bright flowers and offer year-round interest.
- Pruning: Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth. Can be trimmed into a hedge or left to grow naturally.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for garden borders, low hedges, foundation plantings, or containers. Can also be used as a windbreak in coastal gardens.
- Soil Preparation: Prefers well-draining, fertile soil. Tolerates sandy or loamy soils but benefits from organic matter.
- Planting: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball, place the plant at the same depth as in its container, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly.
- Spacing: Space plants 3-4 feet apart to allow for mature growth and air circulation.
- Watering: Water deeply after planting and maintain moderate moisture during the first growing season. Once established, it requires only occasional watering.
Fun Fact:
Escallonia exoniensis 'Frades Pink Princess' is popular in coastal gardens due to its salt tolerance and ability to withstand windy conditions. Its long-lasting blooms provide a continuous source of nectar for pollinators.